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Canadian Money Brief – June 1, 2026: Markets Kick Off June on a High Note

  Markets Kick Off June on a High Note A strong finish to May carries momentum into the first trading session of June, with tech leading the charge and a major Berkshire deal grabbing headlines. At a Glance — Friday May 29 Close (Most Recent Confirmed) Index / Asset Level Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,769 +0.73% S&P 500 7,580 +0.22% Dow Jones 51,032 +0.72% Nasdaq Composite 26,973 +0.20% CAD/USD 0.7249 –0.06% WTI Crude Oil US$87.36/bbl –1.73% Gold US$4,574/oz –0.42% Sources: Yahoo Finance, Trading Economics. Closing data as of May 29, 2026. June 1 intraday data referenced in body. May Goes Out on a High North American markets wrapped up May in fine form. All three major U.S. indexes — the S&P 500, the Dow, and the Nasdaq — finished Friday at record closing highs, capping a month that saw the tech-heavy Nasdaq surge roughly 8% and the S&P 500 gain around 5%. The TSX also had a solid run, closing above the 34,700 mark on Friday, supported by a rebound in financials and ...

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Istanbul Protests Erupt Over Assassination of Hamas Leader Haniyeh


In a powerful display of solidarity, thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Istanbul today to protest the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The protestors, waving Turkish and Palestinian flags, voiced their outrage and grief over the killing.

Haniyeh, a key figure in Hamas’s international diplomacy, was assassinated in Tehran, an event that has escalated tensions in the Middle East and prompted threats of retaliation against Israel.

The march took place in Istanbul’s Fatih district, where participants held posters of Haniyeh and banners declaring, “Martyr Haniyeh, Jerusalem is our cause and your path is our path.” Chants of “murderer Israel, get out of Palestine” resonated through the crowd, reflecting the deep-seated anger and sorrow of the demonstrators.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan condemned the assassination, asserting that such actions would not deter the Palestinian struggle. The Istanbul protest is expected to be one of many in response to Haniyeh’s death, as the region braces for further unrest.



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